Which ruler of ancient Egypt was known for her intelligence and political acumen, and is often romanticized in legend as a seducer of two Roman leaders?
Category: History · Difficulty: hard
Hint: She famously aligned with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
Answer
Cleopatra VII
Explanation
Cleopatra VII is remembered as the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt and her alliances with powerful Romans.
This is a hard history riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is Cleopatra VII.
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